If you are a Buddhist youth interested to discover illuminating Dhamma, but haven’t signed up for the Dhamma Living Camp, please do so today! Join 200 like-minded young adults to learn from inspiring speakers at the camp, which will be held from 1 to 4 September at Kinrara Resort, Puchong.
Read moreIt’s just another 9 days to Nalanda’s popular “Family Fun Fair” to be held on Sunday, 20 August, in Sri Serdang. We aim to raise funds for a new facility – the ‘K. Sri Dhammananda Centre’ – which will provide opportunities for more children and teenagers to attend Dhamma classes.
Read moreDuring the recent school holidays in June, 80 Nalanda Dhamma School students from Sri Serdang and Johor Bahru were privileged to embark on a study tour to Kelantan. The teenagers enjoyed many teachings by Bro. Tan while visiting Buddhist temples such as Wat Machimaram, Wat Photivihan, and Wat Mai Suwankhiri.
Read moreAs the Republic of Singapore marks its 52nd National Day today, we wish our closest neighbour a joyous celebration of nationhood. May Singaporeans continue to progress in all aspects of physical, social, economic, mental, and spiritual well-being. Happy National Day!
Read more8 August 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of ASEAN – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Malaysia, along with Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore were its founding members back in 1967. Brunei joined ASEAN after its independence in 1984, followed by Vietnam (in 1995), Laos (1997), Myanmar (1997), and Cambodia (1999).
Read moreAfter a vigorous 7-week Gimhāna season, the enthusiasm to practise meditation continues at Nalanda. On Wednesday 12 July, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan gave a simple but impactful teaching on meditation and its benefits.
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On Sunday 25 June, Bro. Tan delivered a Dhamma talk on ‘seclusion’, the third essential factor of Dhamma practice, following talks on ‘purity’ and ‘simplicity’. ‘Viveka’ refers to seclusion, remoteness, privacy, and separation from crowds. When socialising, more often than not, we tend to discuss topics that give rise to aversion and desire. On the other hand, occasional seclusion and simple living give rise to serenity.
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On Sunday 18 June, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan spoke about an essential element of Dhamma practice – maintaining simplicity in livelihood and having fewness in desires.
Read moreOn Saturday 17 June, Nalanda members came together for the monthly members’ meeting to deliberate and discuss matters involving the Society. During the gathering, Nalanda founder Bro. Tan advised that in whatever we do, we should have willpower, unity and harmony – these factors contribute to the success of the Buddha-Sāsana.
Read moreThe Family Fun Fair is one of the most anticipated event in Nalanda’s annual calendar where we welcome thousands of devotees coming to support this charity. This year, we aim to raise funds for a new Dhamma learning facility – the K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Sri Serdang. Once completed, the facility will provide opportunities for more children and teenagers to attend Dhamma classes.
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